Journal of Eating Disorders volume 12 , Article number: 36 Cite this article. Metrics details. A Correction to this article was published on 03 June Eating disorders EDs peak in mid-to-late adolescence and often persist into adulthood.
This transition typically occurs at 18 years of age, when important biological, psychosocial, and vocational changes take place. Thus, smooth and effective transitions are paramount for ensuring service continuity, as well as reducing the risk of ED relapse and premature death. A systematic review of the literature was conducted. PubMed, Embase, and Scopus electronic databases were queried from inception to December 3, Data regarding methodology, analytic approach, and associated outcomes were then extracted.
The quality of evidence was examined using critical appraisal tools. Finally, concept mapping was applied to organize findings into a transition framework. The search returned 76 articles. Of these, 14 were included in the final review.
Overall, ED transitions were complex, multifaceted, and challenging for patients, caregivers, and providers alike. This resulted from an interplay of temporal- e. Most studies were of moderate-to-high quality. The field stands to benefit from TRIPS, an actionable, evidence-based framework that aims to alleviate challenges of transitioning and subsequently improve ED trajectories.
As a logical next step, future work should empirically test the TRIPS framework, exploring its predictive utility and clinical value.
